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ARKA Group, LP•Upper Merion Township, PA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now! Position Overview: You will be working closely with a talented team to create and deliver software products. In addition, you will have the opportunity work with members of our Leadership team to grow the business and influence the future at ARKA – Mission Applications. Our ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance and has 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of Program Management experience delivering mission critical software platforms to DoD customers . In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you. This position is an on-site position located in King of Prussia, PA.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
10+ years of total experience with 5+ years of direct experience in Program Management
Strong leadership skills and business acumen
Successful capture and business experience
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Effectively led briefings and strategy meetings for executive management, customer and government representatives
Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus and Time and Materials contracts
Experience leading Agile software programs and/or projects
Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
Experience as a supervisor or manager of a software team
Experience managing and directing sub-contractors and/or vendors
Program Management Professional (PMP) certified

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule
Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through software project lifecycle
Oversee and manage one or multiple programs to include budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management
Building strong and meaningful relationships with our customers

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)